AI Generated Content

This may include content generated using AI tools. Glance teams are making active and commercially reasonable efforts to moderate all AI generated content. Glance moderation processes are improving however our processes are carried out on a best-effort basis and may not be exhaustive in nature. Glance encourage our users to consume the content judiciously and rely on their own research for accuracy of facts. Glance maintains that all AI generated content here is for entertainment purposes only.

SB Nation    •   45 min read

Daily Slop - 25 Jul 25 - Training camp report - Commanders Javon Kinlaw looks leaner and very explosive

WHAT'S THE STORY?

NFL: Washington Commanders Minicamp
Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Commanders links

Articles

Riggo’s Rag

Commanders’ free-agent gamble showed up to camp looking like a different player

[H]e showed up at Ashburn looking like a different player.

It’s not hard to miss Kinlaw. He’s 6-foot-5 with a muscular, large frame that represents an imposing figure. But the South Carolina product looked much leaner than his documented 319-pound weight suggests.

There’s no way Kinlaw is that now. He’s been working exceptionally hard away from the team, and it shows. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft looked explosive during drills, and there’s a renewed focus to his approach that bodes

AD

well for his chances in Washington.

Training camp is still in its infancy. However, this was exactly what Peters had in mind when he gave Kinlaw a financial commitment not many thought he deserved.

ESPN

2025 Washington Commanders training camp: Latest intel, updates

One reason Washington wanted to sign edge rusher Von Miller was because of the potential impact he could have on other players. And he should be a big help to linebacker Frankie Luvu, arguably Washington’s best pass rusher. Luvu said he used to study Miller’s pass-rush moves because he felt his game resembled his.

What Washington likes is that Miller is still versatile — coach Dan Quinn said he could rush from an up position or with his hand in the dirt. He can execute stunts. Luvu, too, can be freed to rush from more places other than just the edge, and that can make him a more effective blitzer.

“I just like having a deep crew of guys that can be versatile and do things,” Quinn said. “I also like the detail that he gets into as a pass rusher.”

It should also be noted: Quinn gave Miller a veteran’s day off on the second day of camp. Their goal is to keep him healthy and productive all season.

ESPN

Commanders’ Von Miller: I can ‘still roll out of bed’ and rush passer

“Let me rush, that’s what I do,” Miller said Thursday. “I can still roll out of bed at 36 years old with my shoes on and rush the passer. I can do that right when I wake up fresh out of sleep. I love rushing the passer.”

The Commanders clearly appreciate those who can do that as well. They signed Miller this week to a one-year deal for $6.1 million, with the ability to earn up to $10.5 million in incentives. The Commanders ranked 11th in sacks with 43 last season, but they were 30th in fourth-quarter sacks with five.

Both Miller and the Commanders also are looking for the same thing: a trip to the Super Bowl. Miller won a Super Bowl in Denver, when he was named the game’s MVP, and with the Los Angeles Rams. Miller lost in the AFC Championship Game last season with Buffalo.

Miller chose to sign with the Commanders — over two other teams, according to a source — largely because they had a second-year quarterback in Jayden Daniels coming off a rookie season that was hard to top. Miller called Daniels one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

As a pass rusher, Miller has been one of the NFL’s best since entering the league in 2011 with Denver. He has recorded 129.5 career sacks, including six last season with Buffalo.

With Washington, Miller likely will be a situational pass rusher. The Commanders have a deeper rotation of ends who can play the run.

Washington Post (paywall)

Commanders news and observations: Incoming vets begin forming connections

Tunsil received a veteran’s day off, which kicked Andrew Wylie to his spot at left tackle and allowed first-round draft pick Josh Conerly Jr. to play with the first team after he ran with the second team Wednesday. It was a learning experience for Conerly, who had good moments in the running game but struggled against Dorance Armstrong’s speed around the edge.

Conerly will have a chance to claim the Week 1 starting job, but it will not be given to him. “We’re going to compete for this for a while,” Quinn said. Conerly, 21, declared for the draft out of Oregon after his junior season. He’s the youngest player in Commanders training camp. Wylie is a versatile and reliable veteran. It would be a mistake to read too much into Conerly’s use in training camp; Quinn said he wants to manipulate playing time at tackle to see different matchups. Conerly is obviously the long-term plan at tackle. Whether he can claim the job for Week 1 is the question.

Aside from his play, Conerly is making a strong impression on coaches and teammates. “I’m really encouraged by Josh’s work ethic,” Quinn said. During a field goal drill, Conerly huddled with veteran linemen Tyler Biadasz and Nick Allegretti and asked questions. He stayed after practice as Biadasz flung shotgun snaps to Daniels, practicing the timing of his pass set.

The Commanders worked on punt returns during their special teams period. Veteran running back Austin Ekeler, fourth-round rookie Jaylin Lane and running back Kazmeir Allen took turns fielding punts and returning them. (Lane, by the way, received some plaudits from respected special teamer Jeremy Reeves, who called the rookie “very, very polished.”)

Commanders.com

Training camp notebook | Inside Brandon Coleman’s transition to guard

“It’s really about feeling it back out, like getting my body back used to it, building that muscle memory ... You’re not as elongated as a tackle. You’re not waiting and being patient. It’s about attacking and [it’s] basically like a wrestling match.”

— Quinn mentioned in his daily press conference that people shouldn’t look too much into the different personnel matchups on the offensive line. It’s something that fans need to be reminded of, too, because multiple players will work with the starters to compete and find the best lineup. A good example of this is with Conerly, who started at right tackle while Tunsil took a veteran’s day off. It doesn’t mean that Conerly is destined to take the spot for himself, but it gives him some reps against the Commanders’ starting pass-rushers.

The Athletic (paywall)

Von Miller views union with rising Commanders as a ‘good marriage’

The Commanders came calling in late May, and Miller visited the facility before reflecting on the decision. A sufficient enough Daddy Daycare duty and optimism over Washington’s chances of contending this season prompted Miller to commit to joining his fourth NFL team and to extending his future Hall of Fame career a 15th season.

Miller, an eight-time Pro Bowler, seven-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, described himself as “intentional” in his approach to finding his next team. After falling one game shy of the Super Bowl as Buffalo lost in the AFC Championship Game to Kansas City in January, Miller wanted to play for another contender.

“You just can’t leave Josh Allen and just can’t go from, you know, the AFC championship, and just go anywhere,” Miller said following Day 2 of Commanders training camp. “And whenever you get older, too, losses, they like, pile up. It seems like it just hit way harder than what they used to when you were young. This team is all about winning. I’m all about winning. Whatever it takes to win, I’m gonna do. … There’s nothing like winning. There’s nothing like the locker room. There’s nothing like coming in here and talking to you guys after a win.

“The goal is to win them all. But in reality, you know, we’re gonna have some struggles, and we’ll have some adversity. That’s all good, too. … Sometimes, most of the time, adversity reveals character, and it’s all goodness at the end of the day, and they’ll all just feed back into the main goal, and that’s the end. So this team’s all about winning. I’m all about winning, and it was a good marriage.”

Commanders.com

Ja’Corey Brooks wants to ‘stack days and stack plays’

Brooks, who played high school football at Booker T. Washington High School and IMG Academy, spent three seasons at Alabama before transferring to Louisville. He had a solid sophomore campaign with the Crimson Tide, recording 39 receptions for 674 yards and eight touchdowns, but an upper-body injury limited his availability and production in 2023.

Brooks wrapped up his college career by being named a First Team All-ACC selection for being the first Louisville receiver since 2022 to record a 1,000-yard season. His 1,013 yards were second in the conference, while his nine touchdowns were third.

In his draft profile of the wide receiver, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein highlighted Brooks’ impressive touchdown rate — he scored a touchdown for every six touches — and ability to make catches downfield. Both qualities were on display during the first two days of Commanders camp, as he started the week with two touchdowns during seven-on-seven drills.

Most of the Commanders’ receiver room is set aside from one or two spots. There are several players looking to claim those spots, including seasoned veterans like Chris Moore and Michael Gallup. Others, like KJ Osborn, already have a year’s worth of experience in Washington’s system, which would seemingly give them an advantage in the position battle.

But Brooks has moved into that conversation, at least for now, because he has been so productive in the first week. He’ll need to keep showing that throughout August, when the Commanders begin their preseason schedule with joint practices against the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens also in the coming weeks.

Riggo’s Rag

Mike Sainristil is already thriving in the nickel at Commanders training camp

Then, there’s Mike Sainristil. The 2024 second-round pick thrived as a rookie, proving no moment was too big en route to becoming a key part of the team’s plans. His competitiveness, composure on the biggest stages, and relentless work ethic defied his status as the No. 50 pick. It’s early days, but the Commanders already have a huge steal on their hands.

Thanks to the additions made this offseason, the Commanders are moving Sainristil back to the position where he starred in college. Whitt had to move him to the boundary last season after the likes of Benjamin St-Juste, Michael Davis, and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. began to struggle. He took on the challenge and excelled, but his skills are much better suited to the nickel.

With Amos and Jones competing for the starting outside role opposite Lattimore, the Commanders are throwing Sainristil back into the slot. This gives him more flexibility to be instinctive, and Washington will already have several ways devised schematically to maximize his skill set.

Sainristil is already turning heads in his preferred position. Those in attendance noted his superb pass defenses on Day 2 of camp. The Commanders’ defense has questions to answer elsewhere, but the coaching staff can relax, safe in the knowledge that they don’t have anything to worry about where the Michigan product is concerned.

Commanders Wire

4 standouts from Day 2 of Washington Commanders training camp 2025

WR Chris Moore

Chris Moore is 32 and has been in the NFL since 2016. He’s not your average roster hopeful. He signed with the Commanders late in the 2024 season and was placed on the practice squad. He signed a futures contract in January, and many figured he’d be a depth receiver for camp. Moore is taking advantage of the extra reps in Terry McLaurin’s absence. If there’s one receiver spot up for grabs, Moore and Brooks are the early leaders. Moore is an excellent route runner and does everything right, sort of like Olamide Zaccheaus last season.

TE Tyree Jackson

The 6-foot-7 former quarterback-turned-tight end had a good day on Thursday. Jackson caught a touchdown in practice and is still developing in that role. Much like former Washington tight end Logan Thomas, Jackson has the size, strength and speed to make the transition. If the Commanders keep four tight ends, Jackson is battling Colson Yankoff for that final spot. It all comes down to special teams. Who wouldn’t love a 6-foot-7 target in the red zone?

Front Office Sports

Commanders Restructure $3.8B Stadium Pact Ahead of Council Vote

The reworked pact additionally includes a specified $50 million in community benefits, with the team helping fund local youth sports programs, and a plan to build about 6,000 housing units on the stadium campus, up from a prior minimum of 5,000. As a result, the overall deal expands materially beyond what was originally agreed to in April. The plan to construct a domed facility at the RFK Stadium site, where the team previously played from 1961 to 1996, remains the single-largest private investment in District history.

The changes arrive just before two days of scheduled public hearings on the deal on July 29 and 30. D.C. Council chair Phil Mendelson said Thursday morning he will bring the matter to a full council vote on Aug. 1, just after those hearings. Approval by the full body is now expected, particularly in the wake of the changed deal terms.

“We feel we have a much-improved agreement,” Mendelson said. “It’s clear that the Commanders showed through their negotiations their commitment to the District, and their willingness to consider what’s in the best interest of our citizens.”

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who previously sounded alarms over perceived delays in the approval process, similarly cheered the move to get a council vote scheduled.

“We’re not trading housing for a stadium—we’re using the momentum of the stadium to build more housing,” she said. “It’s a win for our team, our city, and our residents.”

Pro Football Talk

Commanders agree to terms on one-year extension with Percy Butler

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team has agreed to a deal with safety Percy Butler. It’s a one-year extension for Butler, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, and no other terms have been announced.

Butler joined Washington as a 2022 fourth-round pick and he’s appeared in 50 regular season and playoff games over his first three seasons. He started 18 of those games and has 127 tackles, 10 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in those appearances.

Will Harris, Quan Martin, and Jeremy Reaves join Butler in the safety group for the Commanders this year.

Podcasts & videos

Early Commanders Training Camp storylines | Beltway Football

Super Bowl Run Starts Now | Sports Junkies

Rookie CB Trey Amos Joins the Show & Vernon Davis on Von Miller | Washington Commanders | Get Loud

The Body Bag Game | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders ...

The Body Bag Game | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders ...

Photos

Commanders.com

PHOTOS | Commanders take the field for Day 2

The Washington Commanders were back on the field for Day Two of training camp. Check out all the best photos from the morning.

NFC East links

Bleeding Green Nation

Jordan Davis says he’s down about 26 pounds from last year

The Eagles were back for their second training camp practice on Wednesday and we got to hear from Jordan Davis for the first time since the spring. He showed up for camp noticeably slimmer, and revealed that he weighed in at 330 pounds, down about 26 pounds overall from the start of the 2024 season.

Davis also noted that he never felt like he lost any power, and actually feels like he got stronger this offseason. He laughed at how invested Eagles fans have been in his body, but ultimately said that he appreciates that people can see the progress he’s made.

Blogging the Boys

Cowboys DT Mazi Smith going back to hybrid role at lower weight

After slimming down to try and fit into the hybrid, attack the quarterback from all angles defense of Dan Quinn as a rookie, Smith was an obvious, more natural fit as a primary 1-tech under Mike Zimmer in year two. Zimmer was one and done as defensive coordinator in Dallas in 2024, and now in his place is former Cowboys linebackers coach Matt Eberflus.

There is still much to learn about how Eberflus will deploy the Cowboys defense at all three levels. One thing that has been heavily expected from Eberflus is the scheme relying on strong play from the 3-tech defensive tackle spot, which the Cowboys backed up by making Osa Odighizuwa one of their first contract extension priorities this offseason.

Big Blue View

Christian Wilkins to the Giants? Should New York consider pairing him with Dexter Lawrence?

First and foremost to any consideration of signing the 29-year-old Wilkins is whether or not he is actually healthy enough to play football.

The Raiders did not believe so. And they did not believe Wilkins was taking the necessary steps to get healthy and return to the field. Giants’ doctors would have to thoroughly examine Wilkins and give a “yes” or “no” on whether he is capable of playing without the surgery the Raiders wanted him to undergo.

FootCareMD says “A Jones fracture is the name often used for a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outer side of your foot.”

Here is more detail on the back-and-forth between the Raiders and Wilkins from The Athletic:

The typical timeline for recovery from a Jones fracture is three to four months, but Wilkins still wasn’t able to practice when the Raiders began OTAs in May. That was a clear sign something had gone awry in his recovery process. And when the Raiders placed him on the physically unable to perform list last week, it confirmed he still wasn’t ready to go for the start of training camp. He missed the Raiders’ training camp practices Wednesday and Thursday before getting released.

Before OTAs began, the Raiders informed Wilkins that he needed a second surgery on his foot, according to a league source. Wilkins disagreed and didn’t get the procedure, a league source said. That sparked a back-and-forth over the last few months that led to the Raiders ultimately deciding to move on from Wilkins.

Imagine a healthy, productive Wilkins with the Giants, though. As Chris Pflum reminded me, Wilkins would be the fifth first-round pick on the Giants’ front seven.

NFL league links

Articles

The Athletic (paywall)

Aaron Rodgers has a lot more to lose with the Steelers than he did with the Jets

Rodgers has a lot more to lose here than he ever had with the Jets, because if he posts another 5-12 record or a 6-11 or a 7-10 or an 8-9 before calling it quits, that record will stick to his historical standing in the sport.

The Steelers are not in the business of sub-.500 seasons. Ever. Tomlin has strung together 18 consecutive non-losing years, 15 of them winning years. He has made a dozen trips to the playoffs, two trips to the Super Bowl, and one trip to the ultimate victory stand.

Tomlin has won 63 percent of his games while starting Ben Roethlisberger and the likes of Charlie Batch, Dennis Dixon, Landry Jones, Michael Vick, Mason Rudolph, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

Even Duck Hodges went 3-3 with the Steelers.

As he waves goodbye, Rodgers can’t be the face of Tomlin’s first losing season. There will be a price to be paid for that.

Washington Post (paywall)

Another Jets QB calamity averted as Justin Fields suffers dislocated toe

On the second day of practice, New York’s new quarterback was carted off the field. Fortunately, it seems to be merely a minor injury.

On only the second day of training camp, quarterback Justin Fields left the practice field riding in a cart after suffering a toe injury on his right foot while participating in a drill. The Jets signed Fields in March to replace Aaron Rodgers after Glenn and Mougey informed Rodgers that his disappointing, injury-marred stay with the franchise would end after two seasons.

The Jets said later it was determined after medical evaluation that Fields suffered a dislocated toe. His playing status will be listed as day-to-day, the team said, adding Fields “avoided serious injury and significant missed time.”

Barring another setback, Fields presumably will be in the lineup for their Sept. 7 season opener against, fittingly, Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Meadowlands.

aBit aTwitter

More from hogshaven.com:

AD
More Stories You Might Enjoy

All aTwitter - 24 July 2025 - Commanders players start training camp with high expectations for 2025

We follow X so you don’t have to

Story by SB Nation
AD

Daily Slop - 24 Jul 25 - Commanders makeover: new meeting rooms, locker room, nutrition center & practice bubble

A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gener...

Story by SB Nation

Pictures, videos, news, and notes from the Washington Commanders Training Camp Day 2

Washington hits the field for the first day of training camp

Story by SB Nation

Giants news, 7/25: Training camp recap, Dexter Lawrence, Abdul Carter, more headlines

New York Giants headlines for Friday

Story by SB Nation
AD

Rankings the Raiders opposing quarterbacks in 2025

There are some strong quarterbacks on the way

Story by SB Nation

Cowboys DT Mazi Smith going back to hybrid role at lower weight

This is an important year for Mazi Smith

Story by SB Nation

Daily Slop - 22 Jul 25 - Von Miller goes one-on-one; Frankie Luvu breaks into NFL top-100 list

A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gener...

Story by SB Nation
AD

Daily Slop - 23 Jul 25 - As expected, Commanders placed RG Sam Cosmi on PUP list today

A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gener...

Story by SB Nation

Horse Tracks: Looking at our AFC West rivals as team training camps get underway

Unfortunately, Denver was not the only team to get better this offseason.

Story by SB Nation

NFC East news: Giants say Russell Wilson is their starting QB

The latest news from around the division.

Story by SB Nation
AD